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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
8
William Brent, age ten, offers a reward for return of a lost ancestor portrait. After a clue from a shop window notice reading Paintings Restored Within, he recalls the piece may be downtown, prompting hopeful search for the missing grandfather picture.
The text argues that focusing power on one object enables action while spreading focus across many may fail. It compares concentration to a drop eroding rock through persistence and a torrent's force that leaves no trace, emphasizing steady effort over haste.
Otho Thompson visited Marshall on Tuesday. Miss Mabel Thompson visited with Miss Edna Medsker. Frank Standfield's family saw Charlie Hix and wife Sunday. Mr and Mrs Perry Green spent Sunday with her parents. Frank Hedges and Miss Golda Weila hosted Fairview school pupils for dinner. Miss Blanche Hedges returned home after a three week visit with Mrs Perry Green. Roy Darkalow celebrated his twenty fourth birthday with friends at his home. refreshments served and guests departed late wishing many more.
Notice to patrons states hours starting June 4 from 12 to 3 pm and summer Sunday hours from 8:30 am to 8 pm. The change will be posted on cards and applies to gas service offices in Wabash.
President Felmley notes that about eighty percent of country schools start each fall with new teachers. Frequent turnover disrupts classification and course of study, hindering progress. The county superintendent alone can preserve organization, records, and efficiency amid teacher flux, and communities should reappoint capable holders.
John T. Moss born Oct 11 1837 in West Virginia died May 30. He married Ellen Sadler Jan 1 1865 and they had eight children. wife and six children survive. A Civil War teamster, he joined the ME church in 1895 and remained a faithful member. Funeral at Livingston church by Rev E L Pletcher, burial in Livingston cemetery. The family thanks neighbors for kindness during illness.
Mrs Frank Robinson entertained a bridge company at her home Thursday afternoon with six tables in play. A luncheon followed. Samuel Scholfield won the prize. The report notes the event occurred in a local community setting with social emphasis.
Fairy Johnson visited Westfield Sunday. Dr E B Behner of Marshall came on business Monday. Memorial services at Westfield drew several locals. Tom Nicholson and wife visited their Kansas son. Sunday school convention at Dolson Chapel attracted many. Children’s Day services planned at Clarksville. Local events and church notices reflect a quiet week.
The Evangelical Church announces a Sunday 10 30 a m preaching service at Marshall church and Zion Big Creek holds annual children day Sunday evening at 7 30 with a fine program and missionary offering. Public invited by pastor Js Nitsche.
Beauncelot Lodge No 67 schedules Knights of Pythias memorial service on Sunday Jane 12th at Castle Hall at 9 30 a m by order of Chancellor Roy E Danner K of R S
Parcel and address in Clark County advertise owner contact via Herald. Mentions excursion to Urbana and train times, with unclear references to locations and dates, suggesting a community notice about housing, transport, and local events.
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